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Don't you wish you could take professional quality pictures of your Rottweiler? Well, you don't need expensive camera equipment to take great pictures of your dog. Advances in technology, and decreases in prices, mean you can take great pictures of your Rottweiler with an inexpensive digital camera or camera phone.

Taking pictures of a pet can be problematic. You have to get your Rottweiler to sit still and pose, and your dog probably doesn't have much of a vocabulary beyond the commands sit and stay. There are lighting and backdrop issues to deal with, and you need to be sure you're shooting at your dog's eye level. Don't worry. You're going to get five great tips that will solve all these problems and get you started taking fabulous pictures of your Rottweiler.

Tip one is to be prepared. Gather everything you will need to take your Rottweiler pictures before you get the dog involved. Load an empty, high-capacity memory card in your digital camera, replace the batteries and carry fresh batteries with you. Decide where you will take your Rottweiler pictures, indoors our outdoors. For an indoor setting, make sure there is plenty of light shining on your Rottweiler, and arrange any backdrops you will need so you can grab them quickly between shots. If you photograph your dog outdoors, secure the area for your Rottweiler's safety.

Tip two is to get help. You're going to have your hands full once you start taking pictures of your Rottweiler. You can only do one thing at a time, and your attention needs to be focused on your work as the photographer, behind the camera. You will need at least one extra set of hands to manage your Rottweiler, comb it, wipe its eyes, arrange the backdrops, and do safety detail, especially if you are taking your Rottweiler pictures out of doors.

Tip three is to plan your background carefully. Nothing is worse than taking great Rottweiler pictures in front of a cluttered background, with laundry, dishes or newspapers competing for attention with your dog. To avoid clutter, use a solid-colored background to make your Rottweiler pictures the best they can be. Many photographers agree nothing looks better than a background of water - the ocean or a lake.

Tip four is to use toys and props to keep your dog engaged during the photo session. Select a few colorful dog toys or a cute stuffed animal to include in your dog's pictures. If you're photographing a puppy, the objects will emphasize how small the puppy is and make him or her look even younger.

Tip five is to get down on the ground. You should always photograph your dog from your dog's eye level, not your eye level, even if it means sitting on the floor or on the ground.

Tip five is to get down to your Rottweiler's level. Don't take Rottweiler pictures while you are standing up. Get down until you are at your dog's eye level; then start taking pictures. Both your candid shots and the portrait style shots of your Rottweiler will look better if the camera is at eye level with the dog. With these quick, easy tips, you'll soon be taking professional quality pictures of your Rottweiler.